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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.75, 12,615.71 and 4,950.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.75, 12,615.71 and 4,950.09 is: 6,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.75 : 12,615.71 = 4,950.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.75/12,615.71 = 4,950.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.75x = 12,615.71 × 4,950.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.75x = 62,448,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,875.16/9,141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.17

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